Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage)

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  1. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    I don't know if anyone here besides a few(McGrain, TGA, SS, klompton) have actually seen Mike Gibbons, but I recently saw this fight and I have to say: these guys look like well schooled and talented boxers. It's rare that you see two defensive specialists that are this aggressive in a fight that could easily be a stinker. Highly recommended if you're interested in the era.

    http://www.harrygreb.com/video_odowd_gibbons_r8.mov
     
    Swarmer, Oct 25, 2011
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  2. klompton

    klompton Boxing Addict banned

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    Greatest fight film of the era.
     
    klompton, Oct 25, 2011
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  3. klompton

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    Here are some stills from my copy:

    O'Dowd sparring Jimmy Delaney

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    O'Dowd sparring Bob Armstrong

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    O'Dowd being introduced

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    Various action scenes from the fight. Notice the revolutionary use of camera angles.

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    klompton, Oct 25, 2011
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  4. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    Yeah, perspective wise this really looks more like something from the 30's or 40's, reminded me of Corbett W Jackie Fields in that regard.

    O'Dowd was really impressive to me. Speed, left hand play, right to the body, good blocking.
     
    Swarmer, Oct 25, 2011
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  5. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    bump for real fans
     
    Swarmer, Oct 25, 2011
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  6. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Swarmer, who is this guy on your avatar ? He looks familiar to me..Pray tell !
     
    burt bienstock, Oct 25, 2011
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  7. klompton

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    Packey
     
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  8. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yep,Packey McFarland. The great "uncrowned champion".
     
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  9. Legend X

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    Mike O'Dowd is possibly the most under-appreciated middleweight champion ever.

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  10. gentleman jim

    gentleman jim gentleman jim Full Member

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    That was impressive. So much for the old timers being crude and unskilled huh? Also, you almost never saw an out of shape fighter back then. Whether skilled or crude, the fighters always seemed to be in great shape. I thought you needed a conditioning guru and extensive weight training program to get in shape....I'm being sarcastic of course but hoping to make a point.
     
    gentleman jim, Apr 24, 2012
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  11. Hannibal Barca

    Hannibal Barca Active Member Full Member

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    Thanks for the post, great footage.
     
    Hannibal Barca, Apr 24, 2012
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  12. Vysotsky

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    When i download it from the site the video doesnt work. Is there any generous soul that could upload it somewhere?
     
    Vysotsky, Dec 12, 2012
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